What's On in Belfast
Thursday 29 October 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Belfast is pulling out all the stops this Thursday, with the city's biggest arena shaking to the sound of one of pop's most beloved bands while intimate venues offer something altogether more unexpected and atmospheric. Whether you are chasing that stadium-sized rush of nostalgia or hunting down something deliciously offbeat before the Halloween weekend fully takes hold, tonight the city has you covered from dawn to dusk.
Highlights

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour — Twenty-five years on and Westlife are still filling arenas — and tonight The O2 Belfast becomes ground zero for one of the most joyous, lung-busting singalongs you will experience all year. Expect a set packed with era-defining anthems, swooning harmonies, and a crowd that knows every single word from the first note to the last. Doors open at 6:30pm, so get there early and soak up the electric pre-show atmosphere — check the website for ticket availability and pricing.

Share a Suite - Westlife — If you want to take the Westlife experience to a whole other level, sharing a luxury suite at The O2 Belfast on the night of the Anniversary World Tour is about as good as it gets. This is stadium pop with a generous helping of comfort and exclusivity — ideal for a special occasion, a milestone birthday, or simply because you and your crew deserve a big night done properly. Kick-off is at 6:30pm, so check the website to see what packages are still available.

Andrew Johnston: Eerieland - Terror Talks — Just in time for Halloween, Andrew Johnston brings his Eerieland show to the intimate surroundings of The Limelight 2 — and this one promises to get properly under your skin. Billed as Terror Talks, it is the kind of darkly compelling evening that sits somewhere between storytelling, performance, and a very enjoyable fright, perfectly pitched for the spooky season. Doors at 6:30pm — check the website for tickets, and do not be surprised if you leave with a few new fears to sleep on.

Traxx prsents — For something genuinely different, head down to The Belfast Barge at 7:30pm where Traxx brings a night of music to one of the city's most characterful venues — a real barge moored on the Lagan, which gives the whole evening a wonderfully unique edge. At just £8 on the door this is an accessible and adventurous way to spend a Thursday night, with the gentle sound of the river and a crowd of people who are there because they love good music. Independent, intimate, and entirely its own thing.

Delivery — Kicking off at the unusually invigorating hour of 7:00am at the Ulster Sports Club, Delivery is the kind of early-morning live music event that rewards the genuinely committed night owl — or the very dedicated early riser. The Ulster Sports Club has a long reputation for hosting acts that mean business, and an event running at this hour carries its own brilliant, slightly anarchic energy. Check the website for details and pricing, and if you are the sort of person who thinks 7am is the new midnight, this one is absolutely for you.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Delivery | Ulster Sports Club | 7:00am | Check website | Tickets | |
| Share a Suite - Westlife | The O2 Belfast | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour - Premium Priced Seats | The O2 Belfast | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour | The O2 Belfast | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Traxx prsents | The Belfast Barge | 7:30pm | £8 | Tickets | |
| Arts & Theatre | |||||
| Andrew Johnston: Eerieland - Terror Talks | The Limelight 2 | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |